Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1824
From Alexander Garrett
Charlottesville 16th March 1824
Dear sir
Thinking it possible that at this meeting of the Visitors, they may take into consideration the applications for Stewardships at the University, I take the liberty of encloseing two letters written me on that subject, the one by Col. P. P. Barbour the other by Reynolds Chapman esq. clerk of Orange, setting forth in strong terms the pretentions of Major Geo. W. Spotswood of Orange county to such appointment.
In your estimate of the funds of the University applicable to the Rotunda, should you not deduct $3000. the estimated loss of subscription money? leaving the balance of $20823.98 applicable to the Rotunda instead of $23823.98 according to your estimate of the 9th instant
Alex: Garrett B.U.Va
RC (CSmH: JF); inconsistently endorsed by TJ as received 15 Mar. 1824 and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.
TJ’s estimate of the 9th instant is not recorded in SJL and has not been found. b.u.va: “Bursar of the University of Virginia.”
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- Spotswood, George W.; seeks position at University of Virginia search
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